	{"id":102550,"date":"2025-07-12T04:00:00","date_gmt":"2025-07-11T18:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/?p=102550"},"modified":"2025-07-11T16:12:56","modified_gmt":"2025-07-11T06:12:56","slug":"plan-supports-childrens-wellbeing","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/timesnewsgroup.com.au\/goldenplains\/news\/plan-supports-childrens-wellbeing\/","title":{"rendered":"Plan supports children&#8217;s wellbeing"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors have endorsed the municipality&#8217;s Early Years and Children&#8217;s Plan for 2025 until 2029.<\/p>\n<p>The document provides a strategic framework for the health, wellbeing and development of children aged up to 12 years old and it focuses on creating inclusive, supportive and connected environments for children.<\/p>\n<p>The document was endorsed at last month&#8217;s council meeting and implementation will include services and programs for children and their families over the next four years.<\/p>\n<p>Mayor Cr Owen Sharkey said the plan is about how the municipality can create benefits for children and families.<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The municipal Early Years and Children&#8217;s Plan 2025 to 2029 provides a clear and actionable roadmap for council&#8217;s ongoing commitment to supporting children and families across the Shire,&#8221; he said<\/p>\n<p>&#8220;The plan reflects extensive research and early stakeholder engagement, aligns with state and local policy frameworks, and positions council to respond proactively to the evolving needs of the community.&#8221;<\/p>\n<p>The document was developed following one-on-one consultations, community surveys, listening sessions and a community workshop.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>GOLDEN Plains Shire councillors have endorsed the municipality&#8217;s Early Years and Children&#8217;s Plan for 2025 until 2029. 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